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between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 14:16:52 +0000en-UShourly16149679Finding Mr. Wrighthttp://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/29/finding-mr-wright/
http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/29/finding-mr-wright/#commentsSat, 29 Sep 2012 14:16:52 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1922 Clark (Matthew Montgomery) is a talent agent trying to ride herd on his problem child starlet client Eddie (Rebekah Kochan) and never finds time for a social life. When Eddie’s publicist TJ (Rasool J’Han) threatens to drop her due to her latest anticts, Clark drags Eddie to a wilderness retreat run by a life coach, Pearce (David Morretti), a friend of TJ’s who’s hot for Clark. Along for the ride, Clark’s ex-boyfriend Cooper (Edward Gusts) who’s trying to fix Clark up with aspiring actor Gage (Evan Miller), and Goldie (Keye Chen), Clark’s drag receptionist.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/22/the-one/#respondSat, 22 Sep 2012 13:24:53 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1913The One that Tommy (Ian Novick) is infatuated with, to the point of stalking, is Daniel (Jon Prescott) a guy he knew in college and happens to run into in a coffee shop. After a brief hookup, Tommy is smitten, but Daniel lets him know that he’s getting married, to a woman. Tommy first tries to convince him otherwise, and then to move on, but Daniel starts to come to grips with what he truly wants, but will he take too long?

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/14/shiner/#respondFri, 14 Sep 2012 14:00:12 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1900Shiner is the story of a group of men who, whether gay or straight, seem to get off on beating each other up and being beaten up. Everything from abusing guys they pick up in bars to almost begging to get beaten up by each other. Tony (Scott Parietti) and Danny (Derris Nile) are “straight” but end up in sexual situations with each other after / during violence. Their friend Tim (David Zelina) is a boxer stalked by an attendant (Nicholas King) at his gym who he ends up practically throwing himself at. Odd movie, good eye candy if you like guys with bruises.

]]>http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/14/shiner/feed/01900I Want to Get Marriedhttp://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/07/i-want-to-get-married/
http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/09/07/i-want-to-get-married/#respondFri, 07 Sep 2012 14:05:26 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1888 After Paul (Matthew Montgomery) attends the wedding of a lesbian couple, the nerdy gay guy decides he wants to get married with Prop 8 looming on the horizon despite the fact that he’s always been awkward even meeting guys. On top of that, his cash strapped business is forced to take on an advertising campaign for an anti-gay marriage religious group. Can Paul find the man of his dreams and get married before the clock runs out? His quest takes him through a number of duds till he finds his way back to Jim (Peter Stickles). I Want to Get Married.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/08/31/welcome-to-new-york/#commentsFri, 31 Aug 2012 14:25:30 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1868Welcome to New York is a short film from Steven Tylor O’Connor which follows the trials and tribulations of five young people in New York City tied together through their visits to their therapist (Sherry Vine). Cassie (Megan Kane) is trying to learn confidence. Mick / Lauren (Nick Page/Lauren Ordair) tries to find a relationship where her drag persona is accepted. Ryan (Matthew Watson) is trying to find a girl who’s not nuts. Simone (Ashleigh Murry) likewise wants a sane guy. Jake (Sean Paul Lockhart) is trying to get on the same page as the man of his dreams.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/08/24/flight-of-the-cardinal/#respondFri, 24 Aug 2012 14:35:34 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1850 Grady(Ross Beschler) is a washed up actor who has opened a lodge in the mountains of Norther Carolina to get away from the stresses of New York City. Grady has gathered a group of his city friends at the remote North Carolina lodge. Karen (Claire Bowerman) who was his agent, her boyfriend Rye (Jeremy Marr Williams) and Grady’s boyfriend Alex (Matthew Montgomery) all arrive concerned about how well Grady has been adapting to his new life.

Beetle (David J. Bonner, NSFW), is a young man from town who’s helping at the lodge and is out to get ahead by any means he can find. Flight of the Cardinal presents a suspenseful thriller with the psychopathic Beetle setting out to manipulate the fragile Grady by sabotaging his life, beginning with replacing his medication with fakes and runnng him down with the townsfolk and his visiting friends. Alex let’s Grady know that he’s come t o break up with him and Karen is concerned about her investment in the lodge, contibuting to Grady’s continued stress. Good film with a nice table turning ending.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/08/17/bedrooms-and-hallways/#respondFri, 17 Aug 2012 14:00:42 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1834 In Bedrooms and Hallways, Leo (Kevin McKidd) is a gay man just turning 30. A straight frined convinces him to join his men’s group. During the passing around of the “truth stone,” Leo confesses his attration for Brendan (James Purefoy), another member of the group. Leo’s discussion in the group brought another member Terry (Con O’Neill) to the realization that he’s interested in gays. When Terry shows an interest in Leo, Brendan starts to get jealous. Leo and Brendan continue to develop a friendship and Brendan’s curiosity leads them to get intimate. Meanwhile, Leo meets Brendan’s ex-girlfriend Sally who turns out to be his “teenage sweet heart” and he rekindles his friendship with her while trying to keep his relationship with Brendan a secret.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/08/10/the-green/#respondFri, 10 Aug 2012 14:30:02 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1820 In The Green, Michael (Jason Butler Harner) and Daniel (Cheyenne Jackson) have moved to a small town to escape the big city. Michael is a teacher trying to help Jason (Chris Bert), a struggling student, but the status of “teacher’s pet” proves even more stressful for the high schooler since his teacher is gay. When Micheal is falsely accused of an inappropriate relationship with the student, the small town jumps to conclusions and Michael and Daniel find their lives destroyed and their relationship on the rocks.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/08/03/you-should-meet-my-son/#respondFri, 03 Aug 2012 15:25:48 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1804 Brian (Stewart Carrico) struggles with keeping the fact that he’s gay from his conservative Southern mother Mae, who’s constantly trying to fix him up with girls. Even breaking up with his boyfriend Dennis (Brett Holland) to keep his secret. When she and his aunt Rose overhear a conversation that arouses her suspicions, she and her sister take a magazine quiz that confirms their suspicions. After exploring and being horrified by conversion therapy, her efforts to get her son in a relationship kick into high gear and Mae and Rose set out to find him a new boyfriend. gay men on the internet (with the help of the neighbor’s son Greg (Chirs Nolan), in bars, and getting advice from drag queens. Finally, she settles on Chase (Steve Snyder), an art student and go-go boy, only to find that Brian has decided to get married: to a woman.

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http://blog.thehegemony.org/2012/07/27/buffering/#respondFri, 27 Jul 2012 21:30:31 +0000http://blog.thehegemony.org/?p=1786 Seb (Alex Anthony) comes home from work early to find his boyfriend Aaron (Conner McKenzy) enjoying himself with some gay porn. Turns out Aaron was laid off three months ago and only pretending to head off to work each day. Now Seb has had his hours as a massuer cut back and cash is getting tight. With the car repossessed and the house soon to follow, Aaron hits on the idea of uploading their lovemaking sessions to a pay per view site. The two constantly try to keep things interesting for their audience and find a role for the cute next door neighbor Mitch (Oliver Park) in Buffering.